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DEP, DCNR, PennDOT Employees Recognized With Governor’s Award For Excellence For Environmental Projects

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Tom Wolf recognized employees from the departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection and Transportation with the Governor’s Award for Excellence for environment-related projects. educational video and efforts to reduce air pollution.

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ESA Policy News: May 4, 2023

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Sound ecological science data clearly shows the vital role of wetlands for nature and to also protect human health and property. Planning requires the expertise of ecologists, landscape architects, environmental planners, and environmental engineers, and can be incentivized by local regulations. Not Everyone Is on Board. –

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Policy News: April 25, 2022

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White House repeals Trump-era National Environmental Policy Act regulations. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee : The Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for President Biden’s nominee to be the U.S. Judge rules DNR lacks authority to regulate PFAS – Wisconsin Examiner. Executive Branch. International.

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House Committee Reports Out Bill Requiring The Evaluation Of Cumulative Impacts Of Some New Pollution Sources On Communities Already Burdened By Pollution; And Other Bills

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Major oil and gas infrastructure facilities could be covered by the amended legislation if they are considered a major source of hazardous air pollutants, criteria pollutants or are subject to prevention of significant deterioration or nonattainment new source review under existing regulations. Why Does It Matter?

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Policy News: January 31, 2022

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This bill tasks the new directorate with accelerating research and development to advance solutions to pressing societal challenges, including climate change and sustainability, global competitiveness, STEM education and workforce and social and economic inequality. 2027 ) and Rural STEM Education Research Act ( H.R. Bill sponsor Rep.

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ESA Policy News: May 15, 2023

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Courts Supreme Court decision about California’s pork regulations could impact state climate regulations. The Obama Administration finalized a similar regulation, known as the Clean Power Plan, in 2015, but red state attorneys general challenged the rule in the courts and the Trump administration ultimately withdrew the regulation.

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Policy News: May 9, 2022

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Mining: House Natural Resources Committee Chair Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) and Sen. House Natural Resources Committee: The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing about wildlife disease surveillance and preventing future pandemics. Martin Heinrich introduced legislation ( H.R. 7580 & S.

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